What happened to Chrishell Stause's marriage after her ex-husband joined 'Selling the OC'?

Chrishell Stause's marriage to Tyler Stanaland unraveled after he joined the cast of the reality show 'Selling the OC', leading to their separation and eventual divorce.

How did Chrishell Stause cope with the painful divorce?

Chrishell Stause said she started talking to herself "like someone I loved" and focused on self-care, like making sure she ate, to cope with the painful divorce.

Why did Chrishell Stause feel like she "did not sign up for" her life to be displayed on reality TV?

Chrishell Stause explained that when she got married, her husband was a real estate agent, not a reality star, so she did not expect her life to be so publicly displayed.

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Reality TV Debut Leads to Painful Divorce for 'Hunting Wives' Star

6 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Actress opened up about how reality TV affected her marriage
Husband joined 'Selling the OC' cast, leading to the couple's separation
Divorce was so painful, actress struggled to eat and had to talk to herself

Reality TV Debut Leads to Painful Divorce for 'Hunting Wives' Star

In a November 2025 cover story with SELF magazine, 39-year-old actress Chrishell Stause opened up about the impact of reality TV on her marriage with ex-husband Tyler Stanaland. Stause, known for her role in the series 'Hunting Wives,' explained that when she got married in March 2020, Stanaland was a real estate agent with no involvement in the entertainment industry. However, he later became part of the original cast of the reality show 'Selling the OC,' which premiered in August 2022.